Parenthood category features all of the articles I have written with a parenting theme. Includes single parenting, co-parenting and parenting in general.
Winter Family Activities Outdoors: Tips and Ideas
Read moreDuring colder seasons it gets trickier to encourage kids off screens and into the fresh air, so preparing for winter family activities outdoors is essential.
6 Ways to Teach Teens to Tidy and Declutter
Read moreCleaning up after kids can be a never-ending task, but as they get older we can teach teens to tidy for themselves. Learning ways to teach teens to tidy and declutter helps them to develop independence skills and start taking responsibility for their mess.
Single Parent Pessimist is 10 Years Old
Read moreLast week I got a calendar notification that said ’10 years of Single Parent Pessimist’ and nearly fainted. How can a decade fly by like that?!
Gifts for Mums and Caregivers on Mother’s Day 2023
Read moreFinding gifts for mums and caregivers isn’t always easy. Do you go sentimental, stylish, practical, tasty, sustainable or even funny?!
Tips for Teaching Children How to Stay Safe Online
Read moreThe days of watching my son’s every move to keep him safe as a young child are over, but other safety measures are now important. I’m one of the (many) parents who’ve lost their child to the world of gaming, so teaching children how to stay safe online is vital.
Children’s Mental Health Week 2023: Ways to Connect With Your Child
Read moreChildren’s Mental Health Week has been a yearly event since 2015, and returns this week until 12th February. The week was launched by Place2Be, a leading UK provider of school-based mental health support, to raise awareness of the importance of children’s mental health.
Christmas Gifts for Kids and Teens 2022
Read moreGifts for kids and teenagers can be overwhelming to pick, because there’s so many options nowadays! While it’s great to have so much choice, it can take ages to find the right presents for each child.
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Reusable Christmas Crackers: Giveaway with Keep This Cracker
Read moreReusable Christmas crackers are an easy way to be more eco-friendly this festive season. It’s estimated that in the UK up to 150 million crackers are pulled every Christmas.
Bereavement During Childhood: How to Support Young People with Grief
Read moreMy partner’s children have been grieving the loss of their mother for a year now, and it’s been a difficult road to navigate ever since. We’ve been shocked at how difficult it’s been to find advice about how to support young people with grief, both online and locally.
Learning to Drive as a Young Person (age 10-17): Our Review of Young Driver
Read moreDid you zone out of boring school lessons by dreaming about the day you’d turn 17 and start learning to drive? Nowadays learning to drive as a young person can start from the age of 10! Young Driver offers lessons to 10-17 year olds at 70 venues across the UK throughout the year.